By Elaine Stevens and Dana Sleger// While many Gulf Coast women are donning their high heels, femininely tailored business suits, and Pandora jewelry, there is a segment of the South Mississippi female workforce putting on up to 20 pounds of gear that may include bullet-proof vests, duty belts complete with guns and handcuffs, and […]
By Elaine Stevens// It’s been said that little girls with big dreams become women with vision who achieve success. Gulf Coast Woman will introduce you to six such South Mississippi successful women who have some tips for young professionals. They are a diverse group in age and ethnicity, however they have the commonality of their […]
As a working society, much progression has been made over the years with the advancement of women holding leadership positions in areas that may once have been considered nontraditional female roles. However, there is still plenty of room for women to break through the gender gap glass ceiling. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, corporate […]
Story and photos by Ellis Anderson Nikki Moon, owner of the Bay Town Inn, finally has a little time to smell the roses. And there are plenty for her to smell. The new Inn will be celebrating its third birthday this summer. Regular guests return by the droves and more new ones discover it every […]
by Erin Riggins, Ph.D. When making the transition from high school to college, it’s a good time to develop a game plan that will help with smart decision-making during your academic journey. Yes, college can be a blast, but the decisions you make now will affect your future, so choose wisely. Your academic advisor […]
Most lovers of America’s favorite pastime think two athletic teams stand up with a bat, hit a white ball around a spotless diamond-shaped field where precise white stripes appear magically at every game, and that’s baseball. Not exactly… Imagine working up to 16 hour days in the sizzling Mississippi summer heat mowing the grass every […]
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By Ryan Giles// “If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Yogi Berra. While it’s humorous, it’s also very true. Years ago, when my company held its 10th anniversary celebration, I felt a slight tinge of disappointment. Several of the hopes […]
